*****I loved The Heist and it's an album that I loved from first listen, but that continued to grow on me over time. I delayed buying this largely due to the difficulty I had with digesting the singles. I enjoyed Downtown a lot and then Dance Off was possibly one of the worst things that came out in 2016. I feel like Macklemore addresses things so frankly, so articulately, that I really enjoy listening to his stuff and even though he does silly and light well (see Let's Eat), he shines a lot more on the serious tracks. Growing Up, The Train and White Privilege II are all fantastic tracks with good stories and nice melodies. Despite all the featured artists, Macklemore is still the real star here, and I'm glad I gave this album a go. 4.6/6.